Unit for the transfer and distribution of a liquid and method of manufacturing the same
US6921025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M1/2044
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A unit (1) for the transfer and distribution of a liquid (27) using capillary action has an elongated shaft (2) and a screen (3). The shaft (2) includes a first capillary medium (4) suitable for drawing the liquid (27) from a reservoir (26) into the shaft (2) when a bottom portion (20) of the shaft (2) is disposed in the liquid. The screen (3) is connected to the shaft (2) and includes a second capillary medium (5) suitable for receiving the liquid (27) drawn by the first capillary medium (4) and distributing it over at least a major part of the screen (3) where it evaporates.
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